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Summary: Different but still Julie Garwood
Review: Julie Garwood has taken a step into the latest craze for romance readers, the romantic suspense novel. But as with all things Julie does it with style and grace. Fans of her historical romances will not be disappointed in this attempt. I also recognized a surname in here as well. There are several character's in which she can branch into new stories. I can't wait. A definate worth while read.
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Summary: Excellent !
Review: Ms. Garwood has done it again! I didn't put the book down untilI finished it. The characters are very well written and the storynever lagged. It begins with the "unsub" (the term they use for the 'un'known 'sub'ject) in the confessional with Father Tom telling him that he has picked his new target and it is his sister Laurant. Father Tom calls in his best friend Nick who is an FBI agent to protect her and the sparks start flying. You will keep guessing who the unsub is until the very end! A great book that I know I will read again and again. I can only hope there will be a sequel!
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Summary: You won't be able to put it down!
Review: I was lucky enough to win an advanced reading copy of this wonderful book! From the first page, you'll be hooked. I'm definitely a new fan of Julie Garwood.
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Summary: VERY WELL WRITTEN!
Review: Julie Garwood's newest book "Heartbreaker" was very good! I was impressed. I couldn't put this book down. The characters are wonderful and I hope she does a story on Noah!
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Summary: Expected Better
Review: A murderer goes to confession asking for absolution for a crime he is going to commit. He chillingly describes how he tortured and killed his last victim. He challenges the priest to notify the authorities. The priest refuses to knowing the he can't reveal what is said in confession. The killer plays mind games with the priest letting him know he has already selected his next victim. This killing will be better, after all, practice makes perfect. The killer is convinced no one can stop him. He wants a challenge. He tells the priest to call his FBI friend to come and take the next victim into hiding. The killer will either follow or look for a new victim. He describes his next victim in such terms that the priest is shocked to realize it is his sister.The priest, Tommy Madden, panics and calls in his childhood friend to protect his sister. Nick Buchanan belongs to an elite division of the FBI. He works in a specialized division called the "lost and found." His talent is in tracking the most difficult cases involving lost and abducted children. He comes to his old friend's aid by promising to take care of Laurant Madden. Laurant Madden takes matters into her own hands. She refuses to hide and instead taunts the killer into striking out at her. The FBI agree with what she is doing and provide around the clock protection for her. There are several secondary story lines that are interesting to go along with the plot. I have always admired Julie Garwood's writing style. She generally has strong, independent heroines and dashing, brooding heros. I was excited to see her switch over to suspense. The synopsis I read had me hooked on this book long before it came out. In fact, this book was advertised as being released in February, 2000, and was then pushed back. This should tell you how long I've waited for it. Was it worth the wait? No, not really. For some reason this story doesn't work. It has its moments, some scary and some funny, but didn't captivate me like I expected which is why I gave it a 3. Laurant is not a believable character. She reminds me of those wimpy heroines from earlier romance novels in the 70s and 80s. Nick, who should have been a strong presence as the tortured FBI agent who has seen too much wasn't much better. I did enjoy the secondary story line with Father Tommy and Noah, the second FBI agent who helps Nick. Read or buy this book at your own risk. When I see Ms. Garwood's name on a book, I expect more. I know it can't be easy switching styles of writng, but I expected better.
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Summary: Another Garwood Masterpiece
Review: Garwood has stepped into the contemporary genre with some of her best work ever. It is gritty, biting and realistic, while maintaining the romance she does so well. Her characters drew me in and compelled me to keep reading. She has outdone herself.
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Summary: Great but nothing like her historicals
Review: He sees them; he wants them; he stalks them; he takes them; finally, he kills them. The dangerous psychopath HEARTBREAKER enjoys murdering his victims. He has already chosen the next woman to add to his demonic list. Father Thomas is in confessional when HEARTBREAKER admits he plans to go after the holy man's sister Laurant. Tommy is so frightened he calls his FBI friend Nick Buchanan for help. Nick promises to serve as Laurant's bodyguard until the monster is caught. The savvy Laurant realizes her situation could go on indefinitely. She offers to use herself as bait to draw out HEARTBREAKER, but a ballistic Nick rejects the notion because he refuses to allow her to take such a perilous risk. Instead, with the FBI involved, Nick and Laurant pretend to be lovers to make HEARTBREAKER jealous. While danger stalks them, the pair falls in love, even as the killer sets a trap to destroy Nick and Laurant. Among romance readers, Julie Garwood is renowned for her lighthearted Medieval and Regency romps. HEARTBREAKER is different, as the author's first contemporary is a taut suspense thriller that never eases up on the throttle. The charcaters are very complex accepting their current situation in a grave manner, but remain likable. Reminiscent of Brown and Hoag, HEARTBREAKER is heading to all the bestseller lists with Ms. Garwood expanding her already impressive fan base. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: HEARTBREAKER
Review: NY Times Bestseller, Julie Garwood's romantic suspense, HEARTBREAKER is a true rollercoaster ride of thrills, action and romance. After a psychopath confesses the gruesome details of his previous murders, he reveals to Father Tom that he will sin once again and that he has already staked out his next victim. This time, however, he needs more of a challenge..."Catch me if you can." Father Tom calls in his best friend, Agent Nick Buchanan. Nick is a member of a special elite unit that tracks down missing children. He has seen every atrocity known to man and is bordering on the edge of burnout and is ready for a much needed vacation. Nick can't refuse Tom's plea for help because the intended victim is...Tom's sister, Laurant. Laurant Madden has made a peaceful life for herself in Holy Oaks, Iowa, but with a sadistic killer after her, she and Nick must pretend to be lovers in order to bait the trap--only the pretending becomes a sizzling love affair that grows hotter has the killer draws nearer. Garwood brings Laurant's and Nick's world vividly alive. We care about them, understand them and want them to prevail. HEARTBREAKER is focused, gritty and yes, humorous. You laugh at the same time you get goosebumps. This book is pure Garwood which is storytelling at its finest. If you read only one book this year, make it HEARTBREAKER! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!
Review: I just picked up a copy yesterday. I was so surprised to see it out already. This book was a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. I love all of Julie Garwood's Historicals, and I was a little weary about a Contemporary, but if you read Julie Garwood, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK! WOW! It was incredible! I plan to reread it tonight! :) Ms. Garwood is a fantastic writer!
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Summary: Another excellent work by Julie Garwood!
Review: I would call myself very knowledgable when it comes to Garwood's books being that I have read all her books several times. I must admit I was a bit hesitant before reading this book being Ms. Garwood's first contemporary book. However, she proved me wrong with her strong characters and a novel full of suspense. I absolutley loved this book! I strongly recommend this book to both Garwood fans and new readers.
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